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Madonna returns to Detroit for school visit

6/18/2014

WENN

Madonna returned to her roots on Tuesday to talk to young school
children in Detroit.

The Queen of Pop, who was born in the state, paid a visit to the Detroit
Achievement Academy, which opened last year.

The school was founded by entrepreneur Kyle Smitley, who pulled in millions
of dollars in donations to provide local kids with a "world-class" free
education in a city which has been devastated by widespread unemployment and
poverty in recent years.

In a post on Faceboo, the singer uploaded two snaps showing her talking to
kids on a colorful classroom mat, alongside the caption, "Sharing stories with
kids at the Detroit Achievement Academy! Very impressed by Kyle Smitley and her
team doing what they can to bring education back to the Motor City!"

Madonna also explained that she bonded with the youngsters over their shared
love of Michael Jackson and Pharrell Williams, who she has previously
collaborated with, adding, "Discussing Michael Jackson vs. Pharrell Williams!
Watch out! Detroit is coming back!!!!"